Song : I’d Rather Have Jesus
Album : Timeless Christian Songs Of Hope
Category : Christian Songs By Author
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Key : D
Scripture Reference(s) : Matthew 16:25-26; Mark 8:35-37; Philippians 3:8
Meter: 11.11.11.10 R
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I’d Rather Have Jesus Than Silver Or Gold;
I’d Rather Be His Than Have Riches Untold;
I’d Rather Have Jesus Than Houses Or Lands;
I’d Rather Be Led By His Nail-Pierced Hand
Than To Be The King Of A Vast Domain
Or Be Held In Sin’s Dread Sway;
I’d Rather Have Jesus Than Anything
This World Affords Today.
I’d Rather Have Jesus Than Men’s Applause;
I’d Rather Be Faithful To His Dear Cause;
I’d Rather Have Jesus Than Worldwide Fame;
I’d Rather Be True To His Holy Name
He’s Fairer Than Lilies Of Rarest Bloom;
He’s Sweeter Than Honey From Out The Comb;
He’s All That My Hungering Spirit Needs;
I’d Rather Have Jesus And Let Him Lead
